Online Class: Interior Decorating Made Easy

This course distills intricate design concepts into approachable lessons, helping learners navigate the world of interior decorating with ease and creativity. By focusing on foundational elements and personal expression, participants can confidently transform their homes into aesthetic reflections of their personalities.

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  • 9
    Lessons
  • 21
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 5,062
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 8
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.8
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

In an age where our living spaces have become extensions of our personality, understanding the nuance of interior decorating is more than just a skill—it's a form of self-expression. Whether you're an enthusiast seeking to revitalize your living room, or someone looking to add a dash of personality to your workspace, mastering the basics of interior decorating can dramatically transform ordinary spaces into visual masterpieces.

Why "Interior Decorating Made Easy"?

While several courses offer intricate details about interior design, "Interior Decorating Made Easy" is tailored for individuals who desire a succinct and efficient overview. This course strips down the complexities of design, distilling them into clear, understandable lessons that even a novice can comprehend and apply.

Worried about getting it "just right"? Take a deep breath and set those worries aside. Decorating is about encapsulating your essence within your space. While the foundations of design guide us, remember that the true judge is you. Forget the myth of the 'design police'; in the realm of personal spaces, your comfort and satisfaction reign supreme.

Course Structure & Highlights:

  1. Introduction to Interior Decorating: Dive into the world of decorating, understanding its essence, and the significance of spaces reflecting lifestyles.

  2. Elements of Design: Explore the keystones of design like color, texture, scale, and balance. Grasp how these elements interplay to curate ambiance and mood.

  3. Decorating Styles: From contemporary chic to rustic allure, delve into various styles, understanding their origins, aesthetics, and how they can shape spaces.

  4. Flooring: The ground we walk on is often overlooked. Delve into different flooring types, materials, and how they influence the overall look of a room.

  5. Walls and Ceilings: These vast canvases dictate a room's character. Learn about paint choices, wall treatments, and ceiling designs that can transform spaces.

  6. Windows and Window Treatments: Windows bridge the interior with the exterior. Discover the art of choosing the right treatments, drapes, and blinds, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics.

  7. Furniture: From ergonomics to aesthetics, dive deep into the world of furniture. Understand styles, placements, and how to choose pieces that resonate with your space.

  8. Accessories: Often termed the 'jewelry of interior design', accessories can make or break a space. Uncover the secrets of selecting and placing artifacts, textiles, and decorative items.

  9. Rules and Myths: Every art form is surrounded by dos and don'ts. Learn the established norms of interior decorating, while also debunking prevalent myths.

Leveraging Digital Flexibility: One of the standout features of "Interior Decorating Made Easy" is its digital format. The online nature ensures you mold your learning around your schedule, not the other way around. Every lesson is accompanied by assignments designed to apply theoretical knowledge practically. Additionally, while exams are absent, ensuring a stress-free learning environment, netlinks augment your knowledge by connecting you to external resources.

Your Takeaway: By the course's culmination, you won't just be armed with theoretical knowledge. You'll possess the confidence to look at any space and visualize its potential, to see beyond its current state and imagine what it could be. You'll also be equipped to implement these visions, transforming your environment piece by piece.

In essence, "Interior Decorating Made Easy" is not just a course. It's a journey from recognizing design to realizing it. A journey where every room, every corner, and every space offers a canvas to paint your story.

So, why wait? Dive into the riveting world of interior decorating, and watch spaces come alive with your touch.

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Course Motivation

Dreaming of crafting your ideal living space but daunted by the maze of design elements? Concerned about how your decor choices might be perceived?

Dive into "Interior Decorating Made Easy" and unveil your potential. This comprehensive course ensures you're equipped, confident, and ready to transform any room to mirror your unique lifestyle. From fundamentals of design to the intricate art of accessorizing, we've got you covered.

Course Highlights:

  • Basics of Design: Understand harmony, balance, rhythm, color, and line.
  • Room Analysis: Assess and optimize a room’s core function.
  • Styling Varieties: Delve into diverse decorating styles.
  • Flooring: Strategize based on color and durability.
  • Walls & Ceilings: Navigate a plethora of treatments.
  • Windows: Choose aptly from curtains, blinds, drapes, and more.
  • Furniture & Accessories: Perfect your space with finishing touches.
  • Decoding Myths: Distinguish between essential rules and popular misconceptions.

With "Interior Decorating Made Easy", you're in command. Register at your convenience, learn at your pace, and transform spaces with confidence. Begin your design journey today!

  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.41 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(1,258 votes)

Lesson 1. Transforming Spaces: The Art and Science of Interior Decorating

160 Points
Fabric selection anchors design projects, offering textures and patterns that define ambiance, while flooring choices balance aesthetics and practical considerations for cohesive environments. Walls and lighting intertwine to shape a room's essence, adapting with bold or subtle changes.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete: Lesson 1: Assignment
  • Complete Assignment: Elements of Design
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. Color: The Heart of Interior Harmony

170 Points
Understanding and applying the principles of scale and proportion in design prevents visual disharmony and ensures ease of movement, transforming any space into a well-balanced aesthetic and functional sanctuary. Themes, styles, and the clever use of lines evoke personal narratives that guide the eyes through a room, creating balance and movement that align with one's lifestyle and personality. Additional lesson topics: Drawing a Floor Plan
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 2: Assignment
  • Complete Assignment: What Do You Think?
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. Discovering Interior Design’s Evolution: A Journey Through Styles

80 Points
Interior design history reveals a dialogue between architecture and individuality, where styles like Art Nouveau and Art Deco express an enduring legacy through nature-inspired forms and geometric elegance. This lesson underscores the misconception that stylish homes are out of reach, highlighting personal collection as a core of true style. Additional lesson topics: Decorating Styles; What's Your Decorating Style
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What's Your Favorite Style
  • Complete: Lesson 3: Assignment A
  • Complete: Lesson 3: Assignment B
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Exam

Lesson 4. A Comprehensive Guide to Home Flooring

70 Points
Choosing the right flooring transforms your home into a blend of functionality and beauty, with options ranging from affordable vinyl to luxurious wool rugs. Understanding the benefits and drawbacks of each material ensures a stylish and durable space that matches your lifestyle needs.
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What type of flooring?
  • Complete: Lesson 4: Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: Exam

Lesson 5. The Expansive Art of Decorating Walls and Ceilings

150 Points
Experimentation with geometric shapes and pastel hues on walls can infuse modern artistry and calmness into a room. Textures like draperies and upholstered panels add tangible dimension, turning walls into dynamic focal points.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Walls and Ceilings
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Exam

Lesson 6. The Art of Window Dressing: From Draperies to Shutters

70 Points
Windows are vital architectural elements that integrate functionality with aesthetics, serving as focal points to enhance room ambiance. By understanding various window treatments like draperies, curtains, shades, and blinds, one can transform a living space into a harmonious blend of elegance and utility. Additional lesson topics: Decorating Ideas
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6: Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Exam

Lesson 7. Designing with Purpose: A Journey Through Furniture's Legacy

145 Points
Furniture's classification into soft and hard goods highlights its dual roles of comfort and structure, inviting a deeper appreciation for the elements that define our living spaces. Designers strategically leverage key pieces as focal anchors, using their form and style to shape the broader room narrative.
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Complete Assignment: Style of Furniture
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Exam

Lesson 8. Accessories That Tell Stories

60 Points
Color is a pivotal accessory element, extending beyond aesthetics to kindle specific emotions. For example, blues can induce tranquility in a bedroom, while vibrant reds energize dining spaces, shaping the room's ambiance and mood. Additional lesson topics: Pinterest
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 8: Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Exam

Lesson 9. The Multisensory Symphony of Home Design

110 Points
Home décor is a personal art that prioritizes hospitality and comfort over rigid rules, encouraging a warm and welcoming atmosphere reflective of its inhabitants. By blending timeless styles like Scandinavian and Japanese with one's unique preferences, a space can evoke a sense of serene elegance infused with practicality.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Complete: Final Assignment
  • Complete Assignment: Rules and Myths
1015
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe elements of design.
  • Define decorating styles.
  • Describe types of flooring to consider when designing.
  • Describe methods for decorating walls and ceilings.
  • Describe techniques for decorating windows and window treatments.
  • Describe ways to decorate with furniture.
  • Summarize rules and myths when decorating a home.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

Online CEU Certificate
  • Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
  • Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
  • Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
  • View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
  • Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media
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Course Title: Interior Decorating Made Easy
Course Number: 8900304
Lessons Rating: 4.41 / 5 Stars (1,258 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is available online in all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. It’s also offered in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: December 2023
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Nancy Fillip
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I would like to thank you for teaching me the elements of decorating. I feel more self-assured in decorating or redecorating my home. I may not have your professional expertise but I feel I can create a living area which would comfortable, welcoming, and pleasing to my family. Also, I am grateful you strongly suggested to look for other shopping sources besides retail since budget is always a consideration. Excellent and interesting class." -- Jessica R.
  • "This course was so helpful to me! I am moving from a coastal area where the house styles were mostly coastal, beachy, or tropical. I really learned how to work with architecture of this new house and come up with a cohesive, pleasing design style. I am sorry to see the class end!" -- Tammy R.
  • "I enjoyed this course. It helped me get a framework of thought for pursuing this kind of job. It also highlighted some important trains of thought for customer satisfaction. It also emphasized that it is more of a conveyed feeling in the room than it is a structured set of rules to apply. That helps us intuitively in doing these things." -- Richard K.
  • "The course was well organized and the topics and the explanation were good. The feedback from the instructor was good and it will help me in the future." -- Silone G.
  • "This was one of the best courses I've had in a very long time. It has really motivated and inspired me to make my home more welcoming." -- Tonia C.
  • "The assignments were very appropriate and really tested what was thought and learned." -- Dinna L.
  • "Loved her. She communicated well. She really helped me out when i needed it most." -- Gina M.
  • "Enjoyed the course and appreciated that the instructor took the time to read all the assignments." -- Rochelle F.
  • "For anyone considering interior decorating, this is a good inexpensive way to get a feel for what you will be facing going in. This is a good course and I enjoyed it. As an person that has been decorating without any formal education in this field, I learned a few things that I did not know from this course." -- Cheryl E.
  • "How to find out my decorating style is the most helpful in this course. Very excited." -- Pungkiarti W.